stay out of (something)
idiom
1
: to avoid going into (a place)
I told her to stay out of my room.
2
: to avoid becoming involved in (something)
Please try to stay out of trouble.
This is not your business, so stay out of it.
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Man bitten by shark while spearfishing in the Florida Keys
The entrance to Waiehu Beach Park was closed after the incident and beachgoers were advised to stay out of the waters in the area until further notice, according to the release.
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Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The incident prompted officials to close the beach park and warn beachgoers to stay out of the water in the area until further notice.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The public warning to stay out of the water for a mile in each direction of the incident will be in effect until at least noon Saturday.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Though Bannon sought to stay out of prison during his appeal, the Supreme Court declined his request days before his report date.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The incident prompted officials to close the beach park and warn beachgoers to stay out of the water in the area until further notice.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The public warning to stay out of the water for a mile in each direction of the incident will be in effect until at least noon Saturday.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Though Bannon sought to stay out of prison during his appeal, the Supreme Court declined his request days before his report date.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Stay out of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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